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Minnesota UVA Michigan Illinois University of Richmond Ohio State UW-Seattle Washington and Lee Purdue Maryland UT Austin JMU| College of William and Mary | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 47% |
Admission |
William & Mary | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
William & Mary | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
William & Mary | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 47% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 9,654 students)
William & Mary vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or Wisconsin?
- College of William and Mary is 88% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at William & Mary than University of Wisconsin Madison ($40,089.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than William & Mary ($13,376 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 7.2% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,894 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than University of Wisconsin Madison (66% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 35.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($15,134 vs. $11,171)
William & Mary vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 53 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
William & Mary vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or Wisconsin? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wisconsin and William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $64,800)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/